Director Sam Feder

About QDoc Film Festival

QDoc is the only festival in the United States, and only the second
in the world, devoted exclusively to Queer Documentaries. More than a
screening series – it is a fun, inspiring, and community-building event.
Filmmaker attendance is a big part of the mix, with guests joining us
from around the world to discuss their work. The Clinton Street
neighborhood, with its numerous cafes and restaurants, becomes a mini
queer district during the long weekend, enhancing the social aspects of
the festival.

Founded in 2007, the Festival has been presented each year in
cooperation with the Portland Q Center, whose mission is to increase
the visibility of, and foster connection within, metropolitan Portland
LGBTQ community.

About Kate Bornstein is a Queer and Pleasant Danger

With books like Gender Outlaw, My Gender Workbook and Hello Cruel World (101 Alternatives to Suicide for Teens, Freaks & Other Outlaws),
Kate Bornstein occupies a place of honor as a beloved trans auntie to
several generations of gender rebels (though her use of the word “tranny” is controversial to some).

In this nonlinear exploration, director Sam Feder offers an
affectionate introduction to Bornstein's life and thought, with scenes
drawn from her daily life, interviews with friends, and appearances as a
performer and teacher. When faced with a serious health crisis,
Bornstein's grace and grounded wisdom illuminate this encounter with
mortality.

Watching this movie feels like sitting down for a cup of tea with
this influential and immensely likable activist, who, unlike some queer
elders, praises and blesses the young ones who follow along trails that
she helped blaze.